The William States Lee College of Engineering
We’re thrilled to share news from Dr. Roger Tipton’s lab at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte! Dr. Tipton recently had a productive meeting with Dr. Rainer Lohmann, a distinguished expert in environmental chemistry at the University of Rhode Island (URI). This meeting wasn’t just a friendly chat; it was a crucial step in … Read more
I’m excited to share insights from a recent expedition that my team and I from the Sustainable Seas Institute undertook in the beautiful waters of Martinique. As the Chief Scientist on this cruise, and a faculty member here at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, it’s always a privilege to lead such impactful research, and … Read more
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone achieved by the collaborative efforts of researchers from the University of South Florida, Oregon State University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted U.S. Patent 12,050,343 for a groundbreaking invention in the field … Read more
We’re proud to share that our research paper, “Consumer Food Waste Upcycled into Lignocellulosic Materials that are Utilized in Polyethylene Biocomposites,” (DOI: 10.1557/s43580-024-00897-y) has been published in MRS Advances Journal. This marks a significant milestone for the Performance Materials Lab and our commitment to sustainability. Our team, including Troy Powell, John Doughty, Yiro Shimabukuro, Clayton … Read more
In the world of engineering and innovation, collaborations often lead to groundbreaking advancements. Such was the case when Dr. Roger Tipton, a renowned figure in the field of mechanical engineering and engineering science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte1, visited Dr. Ravinder Dahiya, a distinguished professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Northeastern … Read more
Today, we are celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of Lyn Comer, a talented graduate student at Penn State’s department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. The world of meteorology and atmospheric science is a captivating realm where the forces of nature are unraveled and understood. I was fortunate today to see Lyn defend her master’s thesis titled, … Read more
I was fortunate to get a tour of the Polymer Center of Excellence in Charlotte North Carolina. The Polymer Center of Excellence, a hub of innovation and research that is a state-of-the-art facility that houses world-class laboratories, advanced research equipment, and a vibrant community of scientists, engineers, and students devoted to unlocking the true potential … Read more
Dr. Roger Tipton, an experienced adventurer and nature enthusiast, has recently become a member of The Explorers Club, a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing the exploration of land, sea, air, and space. Tipton’s passion for exploration began at a young age, as he spent his childhood exploring the woods and streams near his home in … Read more
Roger Tipton is working at the University of Glasgow this week with Dr. Ravinder Dahiya’s group to collaborate on flexible electronics research. I have been so impressed by the history and legacy of this University. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has literally been a beacon on the hill for higher education and I … Read more
After the AIChE conference, I took a day and visited MIT for the first time. What an interesting place. Toured the campus and had pizza for lunch. The highlight of my trip was a visit to the Media Lab. I have been a fan of the work they do there for years and was a … Read more